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Clinical Veterinary Toxicology by Konnie Plumlee (2003, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-10032301125X

ISBN-139780323011259

eBay Product ID (ePID)8038779770

Product Key Features

Number of Pages504 Pages

Publication NameClinical Veterinary Toxicology

LanguageEnglish

SubjectVeterinary Medicine / General

Publication Year2003

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorKonnie Plumlee

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight35.3 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2003-061495

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal636.08959

Table Of ContentPart One: Principles of Toxicology 1. Concepts and Terminology 2. Toxicokinetics 3. Treatment 4. Diagnostic Toxicology 5. Regulatory Toxicology Part Two: Manifestations of Toxicoses 6. Cardiovascular System 7. Dermal System 8. Endocrine System 9. Gastrointestinal System 10. Hematic System 11. Hepatobiliary System 12. Musculoskeletal System 13. Nervous System 14. Renal System 15. Reproductive System 16. Respiratory System 17. Sudden Death Part Three: Classes of Toxicants 18. Biotoxins 19. Feed-Associated Toxicants 20. Household and Industrial Products 21. Insecticides and Molluscicides 22. Metals and Minerals 23. Mycotoxins 24. Pharmaceuticals 25. Plants 26. Rodenticides and Avicides

SynopsisInside this comprehensive resource you'll find up-to-date, practical information on all aspects of veterinary toxicology, including toxic diseases of large animals, small animals, and exotic pets., This book covers all aspects of toxicology, including toxic diseases of large animals, small animals, and exotic pets. It provides key information on how poisons affect the body, how the body responds to a foreign substance, how poisonings are diagnosed, and how poisonings are treated. Coverage includes every organ system of every species of animal with details on each body system's susceptibility to poison. Poisons affect animals differently depending on species, breed, age, gender, health status, and reproductive status. This resource addresses these differences, allowing the veterinarian to determine the class of toxicant, the mechanism of action, and the proper course of treatment. If confronted with an unknown poison, the information in this book will assist the veterinarian in formulating a list of potential poisons based on the clinical signs that the animal is exhibiting, and in choosing the appropriate tests to narrow the list to one or a few possible poisons. Most comprehensive toxicology book available Written in a user-friendly style that makes it easy to master the content Covers poisonings in both large and small domestic animals The Principles of Toxicology section provides comprehensive coverage of concepts & terminology, toxicokinetics, treatments, and regulatory information The Manifestations of Toxicoses section is devoted to differentiating between poisons based on lesions and clinical signs The Classes of Toxicants section offers detailed information on each poison, including sources, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical signs and lesions, diagnostic testing, and treatment The author is board-certified in toxicology, and the contributors are all toxicologists and educators, ensuring authoritative, up-to-date clinical information, This book covers all aspects of toxicology, including toxic diseases of large animals, small animals, and exotic pets. It provides key information on how poisons affect the body, how the body responds to a foreign substance, how poisonings are diagnosed, and how poisonings are treated. Coverage includes every organ system of every species of animal with details on each body system's susceptibility to poison. Poisons affect animals differently depending on species, breed, age, gender, health status, and reproductive status. This resource addresses these differences, allowing the veterinarian to determine the class of toxicant, the mechanism of action, and the proper course of treatment. If confronted with an unknown poison, the information in this book will assist the veterinarian in formulating a list of potential poisons based on the clinical signs that the animal is exhibiting, and in choosing the appropriate tests to narrow the list to one or a few possible poisons.

LC Classification NumberSF757.5.C65 2003